Brighton | City Guide | East Sussex | UK | Maps & Directions Brighton Hotels Easy to get to by road, rail, air, sea and tunnel, you can arrive unruffled ready to relax and enjoy your stay. North of the town, the A23 connects to the M23/M25 motorway while East-West directions are served by the A27. For a clearer view of the road links to Brighton try Google Maps UK , Multi Map , Street Map or for route planning The AA . National Express coaches run services from London and other major towns and cities around the UK. For more information call National Express on +44 0990 808080. Rail services to and from London Victoria are fast and frequent with Southern's 49 minute service. Thameslink trains also connect Brighton to London King's Cross and Bedford and there are direct Intercity trains to Birmingham, Manchester, Scotland and Wales. You can check the train times at . If you are thinking of catching a train from the continent to London and then to Brighton have a look at the Eurostar web site. If you need to catch the underground through London (often called 'the tube') check out .

Brighton & Hove's 'doorstep' airport, London Gatwick , is only 30 minutes away by direct train or 28 miles by road. With over 120 destinations by scheduled services from Gatwick, you can travel anywhere in the world. Or, the world can easily get to Brighton & Hove ... Gatwick Airport switchboard +44 (0)1293 535353. Serving more international destinations than any other airport worldwide, London Heathrow is a little further - 60 miles, approximately 1½ hours by road - but still easily accessible with direct coach services from Heathrow to Gatwick to Brighton. Heathrow Airport switchboard +44 (0)181 759 4321. If you fancy renting a car when you're in the UK the companies Avis Car Rental rent you cars from Gatwick Airport. Possibly cheaper (judging by the name!) are Thrifty Cars . Transmanche ferries operates from local ferry port Newhaven, 9 miles from Brighton & Hove, and offers regular sailings to Dieppe, France throughout the year. The journey takes 4 hours.

Call +44 (0)1273 364056 or visit . Less than 2 hours from Brighton & Hove either via London Waterloo or Ashford International, the Channel Tunnel avoids delays caused by weather and Customs and connects the city to France, Belgium and beyond. Brighton Tourist Information | Maps & Routes Maps & routes Local & Regional Maps Easy to get to by road, rail, air, sea and tunnel, you can arrive unruffled ready to relax and enjoy your stay. North of the town, the A23 connects to the M23/M25 motorway while East-West directions are served by the A27. For a clearer view of the road links to Brighton try Google Maps UK , Multi Map , Street Map or for route planning The AA . National Express coaches run services from London and other major towns and cities around the UK. For more information call National Express on +44 0990 808080. Rail services to and from London Victoria are fast and frequent with Southern's 49 minute service. Thameslink trains also connect Brighton to London King's Cross and Bedford and there are direct Intercity trains to Birmingham, Manchester, Scotland and Wales.

You can check the train times at . If you are thinking of catching a train from the continent to London and then to Brighton have a look at the Eurostar web site. If you need to catch the underground through London (often called 'the tube') check out . Brighton & Hove's 'doorstep' airport, London Gatwick , is only 30 minutes away by direct train or 28 miles by road. With over 120 destinations by scheduled services from Gatwick, you can travel anywhere in the world. Or, the world can easily get to Brighton & Hove ... Gatwick Airport switchboard +44 (0)1293 535353. Serving more international destinations than any other airport worldwide, London Heathrow is a little further - 60 miles, approximately 1½ hours by road - but still easily accessible with direct coach services from Heathrow to Gatwick to Brighton. Heathrow Airport switchboard +44 (0)181 759 4321. If you fancy renting a car when you're in the UK the companies Avis Car Rental rent you cars from Gatwick Airport.

Possibly cheaper (judging by the name!) are Thrifty Cars . Transmanche ferries operates from local ferry port Newhaven, 9 miles from Brighton & Hove, and offers regular sailings to Dieppe, France throughout the year. The journey takes 4 hours. Call 0871 423 1002 or visit . Also LD Lines operates from local ferry port Newhaven offering regular sailings to Le Havre, France throughout the year. Call 0870 428 4335 or visit . Less than 2 hours from Brighton & Hove either via London Waterloo or Ashford International, the Channel Tunnel avoids delays caused by weather and Customs and connects the city to France, Belgium and beyond. Burgess Hill travel guide - Wikitravel Get in[ edit ] Burgess Hill railway station has a regular service on the London to Brighton line, as does Wivelsfield railway station (which also connects to the Lewes line), which serves the north end of the town. The London to Brighton line also connects the town with Gatwick Airport. There is also a bus service from Haywards Heath, Cuckfield, Brighton and other local towns and villages.

To get to Burgess Hill by road, use the M23/A23 road and exit at the Hickstead junction. Taxi ranks are located outside Burgess Hill railway station and in the town centre. Get around[ edit ] Walking or possibly cycling is the best way to get around in this small town. Cycling may cause a problem however: Burgess Hill - as the name suggests - is rather hilly. There are also good local bus routes and taxis available, with a taxi rank outside the railway station. There are two railway stations in Burgess Hill, with Wivelsfield station slightly further north, and Burgess Hill station closer to the town centre. The Town Council runs a Tourist Information Centre/Help Point: WHSmith [5] as well as many independent stores and cafes. The Martlets is Burgess Hill's second shopping area. The majority of the shops in the Martlets are independent shops. There is also a large Tesco's supermarket about 30 mins walk from the center of town or a short bus journey.

Eat[ edit ][ add listing ] In the centre of the town are plently of cafes and coffee houses, including Mooch@76, shown on the Channel 4 TV programme, Risking It All, and also a Costa Coffee. For takeaways, Burgess Hill has McDonalds, Uncle Sams, and KFC Outlets. There is also a selection of pizza takeaways, and a couple of Italian restaurants as well as Fish and Chip shops and Chinese and Indian restaurants. There is a Waitrose, a Lidl, and an Iceland supermarket (all in the town centre) and a large Tesco superstore on the southern outskirts of Burgess Hill. Tim Ley, which serves both Chinese and Fish 'n' Chips is probably the best bet for those on a budget, while still serving decent food with large portions. Drink[ edit ][ add listing ] There are a number of pubs and bars in Burgess Hill town centre, including The Railway, which is considered one of the more popular pubs due to it's location by the train station. Jacobs Post, The Top House and The Potters are all within convenient walking distance from Burgess Hill railway station. These and others are popular places, especially with the younger crowd.

Other pubs, which cater to a more 'traditional' crowd include The Weald on Royal George Road and The Brewers Arms on London Road. The Cricketers West Street, For people seeking live music and a good atmosphere, there is The Kings Head on London RoadWivlesfield railway station is located next to The Watermill Inn, and a 15 minute walk from The Windmill. There are a couple of other pubs in the town too. Brighton travel guide - Wikitravel 13 Get out Brighton [1] is a famous seaside resort and charming city (on the south coast of England , in the county of East Sussex and almost immediately due south of the capital city London (76 km/47 mi). In 2000, the two neighbouring communities of Brighton and Hove joined together to form the unitary authority of the City of Brighton and Hove. Known for its Asian architecture and large gay community. Understand[ edit ] Brighton was a sleepy little fishing village, then known as Brighthelmstone, until Dr Richard Russell of Lewes began to prescribe the use of seawater for his patients. He advocated the drinking of seawater and sea-bathing in 1750.

In 1753 he erected a large house near the beach for himself and for his patients. A further factor in Brighton's growth came in the early 19th Century when the Prince of Wales built the Royal Pavilion, an extravagant Regency building designed by John Nash. But it was only with the development of the railways, around 1840, that Brighton truly started to boom. The city is convenient to London, and increasingly popular with media and music types who don't want to live in the capital. It is sometimes called "London-by-the-Sea" for this reason. Brighton is typically referred to as the gay capital of Britain. There is a significant gay district in Kemp Town which adds to the Bohemian atmosphere of the city. Brighton has long been the capital of decadence and hedonism in Britain - not for nothing it is famed as the place to have "a dirty weekend." It is home to two universities, the University of Sussex (situated on the edge of the city at Falmer) [2] and the University of Brighton [3] . Wikitravel has a guide to Rail travel in the United Kingdom .

Trains to Brighton run from Victoria, London Bridge and the below-ground level of St Pancras stations in London, taking about an hour (faster for the Brighton Express services from Victoria, although expect to add another 20 minutes if travelling during peak commuting times). Trains also run along the coast from Hastings and Lewes in the east, and Portsmouth and Chichester in the west. Brighton is on a direct line to Gatwick and Luton airports (Gatwick is much closer, being to the south of London). Southern tickets to London and some other destinations can be purchased from as little as £3 (£2 with rail cards) one way, if purchased online from their website. The tickets can then be collected from the automated machines at your departure station. Southern [4] operates a regular service out of London Victoria. All trains call at East Croydon and Gatwick Airport. Thameslink [5] operates on the Thameslink line, which dives across Central London in an underground tunnel between St Pancras International and London Bridge, this line stretches as far north as Bedford, crucially linking Brighton to Luton Airport. By car[ edit ] Brighton is a congested city, and not easy to drive or park in.

The principal route from London and Gatwick Airport is the A23. The A27 runs along the coast, and is dual carriageway from the M27 at Portsmouth in the west to Lewes in the east. There are several car parks in central Brighton - expect to pay about £1.50 per hour, even on Sundays. Alternatively, parking is available at Worthing or Lewes stations, about 20 minutes by train from the city centre. Another alternative is to use the city's Park and Ride service, information can be found at The National Park and Ride Directory [6] . There are particular days in the year when it is very inadvisable to drive into Brighton: The children's parade day at the start of Brighton Festival [7] . Usually the first Saturday in May. Many roads in the centre of Brighton are closed. The day of the annual London to Brighton Bike Ride. This is on a Sunday in June - tens of thousands of cyclists plus their support vehicles are in the city, so many roads will be blocked or difficult to get across. The parade day of the Brighton and Hove gay pride week [8] . Around first Saturday of August. Many roads in the centre of Brighton are closed.

The first Sunday of November when the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run is held (unless, of course, you own a veteran car!) Any summer's day when the sun is shining and the whole of London decides to head to the Brighton beach. By bus[ edit ] National Express [9] provide coach services to London (cheaper than the train, but taking around 2 hours) and various other cities from Pool Valley coach station, between Old Steine and the seafront. Stagecoach bus services run to Brighton from Portsmouth, via Worthing, on service 700. It costs £6.30 for one day's unlimited travel on this route. See Stagecoach [10] for times. Brighton and Hove Buses bus services run to Brighton from Eastbourne in the east and Tunbridge Wells in the north. Travel on Brighton & Hove Buses cost £2 per journey or £4 a day for Travel within Brighton (Southwick - Newhaven - Lewes - this is called a CitySaver). There is also a SuperSaver ticket for travel within Southwick to Eastbourne, for £5 a day.

There are many discount fares ("CentreFares", online tickets) and tickets which cost more (Nightbuses - ranging from £2 for N7 and N25 to £5 for the N69). Children only receive a discount with a BusID. See Brighton and Hove Bus Company [11] for details. By plane[ edit ] The city's proximity to London means Brighton is well served by airports. Brighton can be reached from Gatwick by train in as little as 25 minutes. Shoreham's airport (also known as Brighton City Airport) is located 5 miles to the west of Brighton. It is the nearest airport for light aircraft and also offers sightseeing flights. It is the oldest licensed airport in the UK. It is also simple to access Luton Airport (on the North side of London) via the Thameslink train service and a short shuttle bus between Luton Airport Parkway train station and Luton Airport proper. By bike[ edit ] Although the area is hilly. cycling is a growing form of transport in Brighton. The city is one of Cycling England's [12] "Cycling Demonstration Towns".

More details on cycling, including a map of routes, can be found at the cycling section of the city council's website [13] . By bus[ edit ] There is an extensive bus network in Brighton and Hove. In the city centre, services are very frequent and many stops have 'real-time' bus information. The majority of buses are run by one company, Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company [14] , The service isn't cheap with a flat fare of £1.8 for single journeys or £3.60 for an all day ticket (CitySaver). Children travel at half price, though there is no child saver ticket (or 20p with a free Bus ID card when accompanied by an adult) and pensioners with an East Sussex County Card travel for free after 9AM. All day tickets can be bought on the bus, or in advance on the company website. If travelling by train, you can add a "plus bus" option on your ticket for £2, which gives a day's travel around the city.

If you are only intending to use the 25 and 23 bus services which link the Universities at Falmer with Old Steine and the Marina respectively, you can purchase a "23/25 Saver" ticket for £3.70. This is valid on a number of other routes operating on Lewes Road (A270), but notably not the 48 or 49 service. The city is also well served by regular night buses, especially the N25 (every 10 minutes during university term time, every half hour otherwise) and N7(half hourly). On these routes you are most likely to encounter people on their way to and back from bars and nightclubs. While they are generally harmless they can be extremely loud and disruptive. These routes attract a much larger single fare of £4, but fortunately CitySaver and 23/25 Saver (N25 Only) purchased earlier in the day are valid until regular service resumes in the morning. It is possible to obtain some fares for slightly cheaper using the Brighton and Hove Buses m-ticket app [15] . Longer term residents should consider acquiring a The Key [16] smartcard ticket. "The Big Lemon".

[17] bus company no longer operates the service they once did, now operating only one public route and a shuttle between campuses for University of Brighton students. On a small number of days a year, buses are disrupted by parades etc. - the same days as in the "By car" section above. Many of Brighton & Hove Bus's vehicles are named after celebrities (some living, some deceased) and individuals who have made a contribution to Brighton & Hove city life in some significant manner - look for the name on the front. By train[ edit ] Brighton Station is one of the most important rail terminals in the South East and from here the city of Brighton has a small suburban rail network with trains serving areas of Hove, Preston Park and also to the main campuses of the universities (Moulsecoomb, Falmer) which run around every 15 minutes and take about 10 minutes. Trains also run along the coast to Ashford in the east (connecting to cross-channel services) and Portsmouth in the west. Brighton has excellent rail connections to London with the capital in reach under an hour.

Note that Southern and First Capital Connect services do not carry bicycles during peak hours (7AM-10AM and 4PM-7PM). By taxi[ edit ] There are vast numbers of taxis in Brighton. They are however more expensive than most other towns and cities in England. It is worth noting that on Friday and Saturday after midnight, the hire charge for a taxi is £4.10 before the journey starts. The main taxi ranks are at Brighton train station and at East Street (near the Lanes). (Smaller ranks dotted around include: Queen Square (opposite Churchill Square), the north side of St. Peter's Church and the bottom of Montpelier Road.) Authorised Cabs - Streamline (Hove) 202020 - Streamline (Brighton) 747474 - Radio Cabs 204060 Orientation[ edit ] Brightonians often give directions relative to a prominent landmark, the Clocktower, which stands due south of the rail station at the bottom of Queen's Road and the top of West Street. From that intersection, Western Road, a major shopping street, runs to the west and North Street runs to the east.

If you turn left walking down, and walk half-way down North Street, the Lanes will be in the side streets on your right, and the North Laine area off on the left. If you continue to the eastern end of North Street, the Royal Pavilion gardens are off to your left. North Street opens into an open area, the Old Steine, with Palace Pier on the seafront to your right and St James' St., the route into Kemptown, starts ahead of you across the Steine. St Peter's, Brighton's parish church, is north of the Steine gardens, and beyond that is a sparsely planted park known as The Level. Buy[ edit ][ add listing ] Shopping is one of the main reasons to visit Brighton. But don't get stuck in the mainstream shopping area around Western Road. There are a huge array of shops catering for all tastes but the impressive assortment of independent shops and boutiques is something that differentiates Brighton from many other British cities. The atmosphere in the North Laine and in The Lanes is one of the intangible aspects of the city that leaves many wanting to return time and time again. Brighton is especially good for Music, Books and independent clothes shops.

North Laine contains heaps of shops and market stalls to tempt everyone’s quirky or vintage fancies. There is a flea market with numerous stalls in Kensington Gardens and another , 'The North Laine Antiques & Fleamarket' in neaby Upper Gardner Street. Shops tend to get less mainstream, the further north into the North Laine area you go. The Lanes are known for their independent shops, especially antique shops and jewellers. The Lanes Armoury is world famous for selling antique war memorabilia and weapons. The confectionery shop Choccywoccydoodah [30] (Duke St.) boasts its own TV show. Brighton is packed full of independent record shops, most of which sell vinyl, including Resident (Kensington Gdns) [31] which was voted "England's favourite indie record shop" in 2011, Borderline (Gardner St) and Across The Tracks [32] , all in the North Laine area. Rounder records in Brighton Square (the Lanes) is noted for ticket sales. The Record Album (8 Terminus Rd., just above the station) is a small shop specialising in vinyl soundtracks and other retro curiosities.

Churchill Square Shopping Centre and the surrounding area offer more mainstream goods, but are invaluable if that's what you're looking for. London Road is an unglamorous "High Street" type shopping area with some genuine bargains, particularly at the Open Market. There is a concentration of electronics, photographic and hi-fi retailers towards the northern end, around Preston Circus. Brighton Marina hosts a selection of outlet shops, and a large 24 hour supermarket. The pedestrianised George St. is Hove's main shopping area, but it is not really worth a detour if you are already in central Brighton. Beaded Lily Glass Works (Brighton & Hove's Most Creative Bead Studio!), 81 Portland Road (Bus Numbers 49, 46, 2 (Street parking also available)), ☎ 01273 773 684, [33] . See Website. Where Learning & Creativity Meet Atmosphere: Handmade glass lampwork beads created on-site! Come see our unique selection of hand-crafted designer jewellery & unique beading accessories. Plus a long list of cool courses, including glass bead making and jewellery design.

edit Beyond Retro (Brighton & Hove's largest vintage store), 42 Vine Street BN1 4AG, ☎ +44 207 729 9001, [34] . See Website. The biggest vintage store in Brighton & Hove offers thousands of unique pieces, from retro dresses to denim must-haves. Also offers Beyond Retro's upcycled LABEL collection. edit Eat[ edit ][ add listing ] Brighton has excellent food, especially for vegetarians. The most famous vegetarian restaurant (and, after a recent buy out, now fairly expensive) is Food for Friends [35] situated in The Lanes. On the other end of the scale, there are many takeaways in Brighton catering for different kinds of tastes (pizza, Chinese, Mexican, Indian food). Prices are usually fairly cheap and most are open until late. Budget[ edit ] No seaside town is complete without seafood stalls. On the seafront, about 100m west of the pier, are a clutch of stands offering snacks of cockles and mussels, crab sandwiches, fish soup and oysters, all for a few pounds. Daytime only.

Mid-range[ edit ] Bills Produce Store and Café, The Depot, 100 North Rd, tel +44 1273 692894, fax +44 1273 692387, [42] . M-Sa 8AM-8PM, Su 10AM-4PM. - consistently highly rated and reviewed, the café at Bills specialises in organic munchies of the best type. Gar's (Meeting House Lane). Possibly the best Chinese restaurant in town. The George pub, on Trafalgar Street near the train station, serves only the finest vegetarian meals and snacks. Wi-Fi available. La Cave a Fromage, 34-35 Western Rd, Hove, tel +44 1273 725500, [43] . Amazing wine and cheese platters that are constantly changing and very special. Great service. Terre à Terre, 71 East St, tel +44 1273 729051, [44] .

Well-respected vegetarian restaurant, with a lively crowd and bright décor - voted 2nd best British restaurant in the Observer Food Monthly 2004. The Eagle, 125 Gloucester Rd, tel +44 1273 607765. Great vegan, vegetarian and carnivorous food The Greys, 105 Southover St, tel +44 1273 680734, [45] . 11th best pub in the UK in 2004. Famous for its food, and chef "Spats" (no child licence.) The Open House, 146 Springfield Rd, tel +44 1273 880102. 20th best pub in UK in 2004. Large, child-friendly pub next to London Road train station. Good food and drink. Bardsley's, 22-23a Baker St (Just off London Road, near the level park), ☎ +44 1273 681256, [46] .

11:30AM-2:30PM & 4PM-8:30PM. Fine fish and chip restaurants serving delicious fish and chips as well as some really excellent specials (roys shark steaks are amazing). The family run restaurant has fantastic reviews. It is very popular with locals. edit Planet India, 4-5 Richmond Parade, ☎ +44 1273 818149. Tu-Su 6PM-10PM. Great Indian vegetarian restaurant that serves an authentic menu within a friendly atmosphere (barefoot waiter included!). under £10. edit Moshi Moshi. An unusual conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, unusually located in a glass-sided building, the "opticon", in Bartholomew Square. Gobi.(East St.) Concept restaurant where you select your own ingredients and have them cooked in front of you. There is a stretch of Western road with several Middle Eastern and North African restaurants, for instance Kambi's,(Number 107) Mascara(Number 10) and Sahara (Number of 103).

Giggiling Squid (11 Market St, 159 Church Rod) Good-value Thai restaurants noted for their lunchtime tapas. Splurge[ edit ] Englishs, 29-30-31 East Street, tel +44 1273 327980, [47] . Known as the best seafood restaurant in the city, this place is not cheap at around £20 for a main course. Decor and clientele tend towards the old-school. Havana, 32 Duke St, +44 1273 773388. Located in the converted Theatre Royal opened in 1790, the enticing facade mirrors the exquisite international cuisine but expect a hefty bill as this is a popular with the Rich and Famous (Orlando Bloom is known to visit when in town). The original Gingerman [48] fine-dining restaurant (Norfolk Sq.) garnered numerous accolades and spawned three sister operations: the Ginger Fox (Muddleswood Rd), the Ginger Pig (Hove) and the Ginger Dog (Kemptown). The Chilli Pickle [49] is a high-concept Indian restaurant in Jubilee Square.

Drink[ edit ][ add listing ] There are many, many pubs, cafes, and bars catering for all tastes. Any list of reasonable length will be far from complete; if there's a street in central Brighton there is likely to be a pub on it. Coffee is everywhere and craft beer is catching up fast. Station and Trafalgar Street[ edit ] The Evening Star, 55-56 Surrey St (200 m from railway station). If you enjoy real ales this is a must. Voted by CAMRA for many years, the best pub for real ales in Brighton & Hove. They have a wide selection of tap ales & ciders and bottled Headbangers too! Best of all, it's really cheap! The Prince Albert, Trafalgar Street. Boisterous indie kids' pub, with a selection of local ales and a mural of its patron saint, John Peel. The Lord Nelson, 36 Trafalgar St. The "Nellie" is a thoroughly traditional, multi-roomed pub serving a range of ales from the 200 year old brewery in nearby Lewes.

Trafalgar Wines an off-licence with an amazing array of bottled beers from around the world. The Great Eastern offers a wide range of US bourbons and rye whiskeys. North Laine[ edit ] Basketmakers Arms, 12 Gloucester Rd, ☎ +44 1273 689006. Great traditional backstreet pub located on a side street in the North Laine area. Excellent choice of English ales and excellent good value food. Often busy so arrive early to bag a seat edit The Eagle, directly opposite is also excellent. The Office, Sydney Street, specialises in multitudinous varieties of gin. The Heart and Hand. (75 North Rd) This traditional pub, just off Queen's Rd., is an Indie Kids' favourite, famed for its jukebox. Nine Green Bottles, Jubilee Street, is a wine bar and merchant. North Laine (27 Gloucester Place)'. Huge pub with its own brewery, full menu and plenty of seating. On the outskirts of North Laine, near the Basketmaker's. The Bath Arms (3-4 Meeting House Lane). Serious gastropub at the corner of two pedestrian lanes.

Bison Beer Crafthouse (7 East Street). Off license specialising in Craft Beer. The Cricketers (14 Black Lion St.). Brighton's oldest pub, with a plush Victorian interior. Pricey. The Marwood (52 Ship St [Alleyway]). Named after the "I" in Withnail and I, this is possibly Brighon-and-Hove's most strenuously hip coffee shop. The Pump House (46 Market Street). This mostly Georgian Nicholson's pub faces a small square, and offers guest ales and a midrange food operation. Pub du Vin (2 Ship St.). Two excellent but very pricey operations in the Lanes. Seven Stars (27 Ship St) The latest version of this much-relaunched Victorian boozer is a cutting-edge craft beer pub. The Victory (6 Duke Street). Old fashioned green tiled pub with fine ales and gigs going on upstairs. Pavilion and Old Steine[ edit ] The Royal Pavilion Tavern , 7 Castle Sq. A cheap pub colloquially known as the 'Pav Tav'.

Expect to see just about any type of person in here from Indie Kids and Goths to Old Men and Chavs who somehow all manage to co-exist harmoniously. There is also a nightclub above the pub. Ye Old King and Queen , 13-17 Marlborough Pl. A faux traditional old pub that never loses its popularity! The decor is in a fake-medieval style, but the place is fun if you like a studenty atmosphere. Especially popular with students from the language school called St.Giles close to the pub always hang out here. It is a meeting point for them. As the name of the pub shows, there are portraits of former English kings and queens. The pub has a high ceiling and the space is large. Various forms of entertainment which include karaoke, televised sport and occasional live music. Brewdog Brighton (52 Grand Parade). On the other side of the Steine, the Scottish craft brewery's southern outpost is now open to lumberjacks and their friends. Churchill Square and Seafront[ edit ] The Quadrant .(12-13 North St.) Historic, precipitously multi-level pub by the Clocktower, with good beer and live performances.

Regency Tavern , (32-34 Russell Sq). Very welcoming if pricey local, attracting a quiet, mixed clientele. It is renowned for its kitsch decor, which becomes extra fabulous during Christmas and Valentine's day Tempest (159-161 Kings Road Arches). Beachside pub with pecular, cavern-style interior, real ales, craft beers and seafood menu. Fortune of War . (157 Kings Road Arches). The other most interesting beachside pub, designed to look like a galleon. Can heave as well! Western Road area[ edit ] Craft, (22 Upper North Road, behind Top Shop). Beer geek's heaven, with 9 cask ales, 30 draught beers and more yet in bottles. Brighton Beer Dispensary (38 Dean St). Almost round the corner from Craft — second left along Upper North Street — this is the brewery tap for Brighton Bier, and also London's Late Knights. Expect craft beers on tap and in bottle as well. Temple Bar (121 Western Road). Large pub in a shopping area, serving Sussex ales, world beers and Indian food.

The Bee's Mouth (10 Western Road, Hove). This self-described "jazz dive" serves a selection of potent and pricey world beers in faux-oriental ambience resembling one of Amsterdam's more smokily atmospheric venues. The Farm Tavern (Farm Rd. Hove). Cosy, friendly pub with a small but well chosen selection of ales, in a side street off Western Road. Lion and Lobster. (24 Sillwood St.) Large pub with cluttered, Victorian junk shop interior. There are screens for watching sport, but it is also possible to get away from it. St James's and Kemptown[ edit ] Need tea and scones in a very British, patriotic setting? Try The tea cosy [50] , 3 George St. Lots of retro things inside here and a large tea menu. The website gives you an idea of what to expect. At weekends it is well worth booking ahead. The Ranelagh, 2-3 High Street. Blues pub with regular gigs, real ale and a musical decor to match. The St. James's Tavern, 16 Madeira Place.

Laid back pub offering over 70 rums, decent real ales, Thai food and an atmosphere all its own. The Royal Oak. A serious ale bar run by the Basketmakers team. The Black Dove, 74 St. James' Street. Eclectic and interesting surroundings, very impressive beer and cider list, live music and performance arts in an intimate space. Worth a visit! The Hand in Hand. (33 Upper St. James's St.) Everything is quirky about this little pub from the eccentric regulars to the collection of Edwardian erotica on the ceiling. Live music on Sundays if you can squeeze in. The Barley Mow. (92 St George's St.) Perhaps the best of a good selection of pubs in Kemptown village, with Sussex ales and fresh cooked food Hanover[ edit ] The Hanover area of Brighton (north-east of the centre, walk north from St. James, or cross the Level from the bottom of Trafalgar St.) has numerous excellent pubs in close proximity (hence its nickname: "Hangover") to each other and is well worth the 15 minute walk from the city centre.

The stand-out is the Greys at the bottom (mercifully) of Southover street. Brighton's best known pub crawl takes place in this area — up Southover St and down Islingword Rd (or vice-versa) — but do note that the hill is very steep! The atmosphere is more relaxed than the centre and the historic Victorian terraced streets with their brightly coloured houses are are also notable. In Southover Street and you will find the Geese, Greys, Dover Castle, Sir Charles Napier and Pub With No Name, all of which are worth a visit. Islingword Road runs parallel to Southover Street and there you will find the Constant Service, Horse & Groom, London Unity and Cornerstone. There is also a small but good beer festival once a year in Hanover. Northern Brighton[ edit ] Well off the tourist trail, Brighton's relatively gritty northern sprawl is home to a number of boozers, some rough, others diamonds. Mitre (Bond Street) Traditional Harvey's pub, just off the London Road shopping area, with quietly dotty regulars. Hare and Hounds (75 London Road).

Large pub just off Preston Circus, owned by the Greenwich Meantime brewery, with local ales and Mexican food. Good Companions (135 Dyke Road). Well appointed 1930's Roadhouse, just off Seven Dials. Station (1, Hampstead Road) Friendly ale and food pub right by Preston Park Station. Preston Park Tavern (Havelock Road,near Preston Park Station). Gastropub with a good line in ales. Open House (146 Springfield Road, near London Road Station). A local with an artistic theme. The Signalman (76 Ditchling Road). There is a good selection of ales at this local on the other side of London Road station. Hove[ edit ] Hove's pubs are rather scattered, and rather sedate compared to Brighton. Watchmaker's Arms (84 Goldstone Villas). Very near to Hove station, the area's first micropub offers a small, fast-changing selection of real ales in quiet surroundings. Sussex Cricketer (Eaton Road) is a large pub near the cricket ground, with plush seating, a good menu and selection of ales.

The Neptune (10 Kingsway, opp.Osborne Villas). On the coast road, this traditional pub is noted for its music and beer. The Foragers is a gastrobub emphasising local and organic ingredients. The Urchin (15-17 Belfast Street). Craft beers — possibly the best selection in Hove —.and seafood. A food-led operation, but propping up the bar is quite possible. Located between Portland Road and Tesco's. Poet's Corner. (Montgomery St) [51] Hove's best Harvey's pub. Regular live music is offered, and the pub is home to a Folk club. George Payne (18 Payne Avenue). Also in the residential Poet's Corner area, this laid-back local is noted for its ambience. The Ancient Mariner , 59 Rutland Road. Near Aldrington rail station, this backstreet pub scores on ambiance, beer and food. Paris House(21 Western Road) Small bar, with French food and wine, French and Belgian beers, and regular live music. Listen[ edit ] The Dome and Corn Exchange are large, neighbouring venues, both architecturally distinguished, being parts of the Royal Pavilion complex.

Well known acts are interspersed with more avant garde choices. The Brighton Centre, on the seafront, is the largest live performance venue in town, although far from the best loved as a building. The programme is mainstream. Tru. Large West Street club, popular with stag and hen parties, distinctly less with the so-hip-it-hurts crowd. Digital [52] is a the new name for the Zap club, a large seafront nightclub purveying cutting-edge sounds. Mostly DJ-based, but such acts as Frankmusic have appeared. The Honey Club [53] and Brighton Coalition and Buddha Lounge are nearby. Carnivalesque, currently at the Coalition, King's Road Arches blends clubbing and cabaret. Komedia [54] in the heart of the North Laine area is a multi-room venue with a wide variety of comedy and music. Audio / Above Audio [55] , 10 Marine Parade. Audio is medium capacity nightclub catering for fairly specialist musical tastes through a particularly large sound system. Above Audio is an award winning (National Theme Bar and Restaurant Awards) late night bar serving great cocktails and (when offered) good food. Wi-Fi available.

Concorde 2 [56] . A medium-sized venue with a busy schedule of live music, located a stone's throw from the pier. Casablanca. [57] (3 Middle St) Scruffy, studenty club offering Jazz, Funk Latin and Disco from DJ's and live acts. Deviant [58] at Belushi's, Pool Valley is currently Brighton's leading rock and metal club nite, after the demise of the both the Hungry Years and the Engine Room. Volks [59] (Madeira Drive) Small nightclub offering "underground" music — appropriately, it is built into a seafront archway. Jazz Place (10 Ship Street) Small, basement club specialising in the funky rather than beard-stroking end of the jazz spectrum. The Loft, upstairs in the same building is a more typical club. Funky Fish Club.(Madeira Hotel, 19-23 Marine Parade) A sweaty Soul and R'n'B club where the more mature need not feel uncomfortable. Brighton Ballroom [60] (George St.

Brighton) This Kemptown club is housed in the architectural splendour of the Sassoon Mausoleum, and offers a bill of retro (as far as the 1920s!) music and cabaret. Clubbing for grown-ups. Green Door Store. [61] club and live music venue in the arches beneath the station. Latest Music Bar [62] . A medium sized live venue with a varied, generally trendy, bill of fare, just off the seafront. The Verdict . (Edward Street). A special purpose Jazz venue and supper club, north of St James's Street. Jive Monkey . (Steine Street). Small upstairs venue off St James's Street, offering Cabaret and Jazz. Sticky Mike's Frog Bar. [63] Arty venue in Middle Street. The Brunswick [64] in Holland Rd., Hove is a large pub venue hosting several performances a week of comedy, jazz, funk, soul and cabaret. Ticket prices are generally not much more than £5. The Prince Albert 48 Trafalgar Street.

One of Brighton's oldest pubs, and an Indie venue (music upstairs) instantly recognisable from its outside mural of the late John Peel, and invaluable early Banksy graffito. The Ranelagh [65] , St.James St/High St. This small pub is an intimate Blues music venue at night, with garden for watching the world pass by. Wi-Fi available. The Greys (Southover Street) is a tiny pub venue which only hosts live music occasionally, but is nonetheless worth keeping an eye on because the (mostly acoustic) acts are so well chosen. Advance booking highly advisable. Also respected for its food and drink. The Hope (Queen's Road), the Fiddler's Elbow (Boyce St.), The Cobbler's Thumb (New England Rd.) and The Neptune (Victoria Terrace, Kingsway, Hove) are other music pubs. Budget[ edit ] St Christopher's Brighton Hostel [66] , 10-12 Grand Junction Rd, tel: +44 1273 202035 (but bookings are taken via the central office, tel: +44 20 7407 1856).

Directly next to the National Express coach station, on the seafront and with direct view of Brighton Pier; bed in a – albeit fairly cramped – mixed dorm from £16 a night, continental breakfast included; hotel rooms are also available; clean, no curfew, friendly staff. Note the hostel rooms are directly above a pub so if you are planning on getting some sleep this may not be the best choice for you! Grapevine Seafront, 75 Middle St, +44 1273 777717. Grapevine North Laine [67] , 30 North Rd, +44 1273 703985. Located in North Laine with a great cafe, this place is a fantastic place to stay and eat. Mixed dorm Rooms start at around £12 per person per night depending on season and you are right in the action with great pubs, bars, restaurants and shops surrounding you. Strawberry Fields B&B [68] , 6-7 New Steine, +44 1273 681576.

Great value, comfortable and clean B&B just off the seafront and close to Brighton centre. Singles from £44 and Doubles from £54 per night. Many of the rooms have been recently renovated. Abbey Hotel [69] , 14-19 Norfolk Ter, tel: +44 1273 778771. A good, clean budget hotel, with rooms starting at £29.50 per person and £53 for a double/twin. Baggies Backpackers 33 Oriental Pl, tel: +44 1273 733740. A gorgeous and clean backpackers with a warm and friendly vibe. It's just off the beach two blocks west from the Old Pier. Gullivers B&B [70] , 12a New Steine, tel: +44 1273 695415. Right in the city centre, approximately 250 m from Brighton Pier. Double Rooms from £46.25pppn.

Mid range[ edit ] Granville Hotel [71] , 124 Kings Rd, tel: +44 1273 326302. It's right on the seafront, with no other buildings between it and the beach, and so half of its 24 rooms have a great view of the sea. Each room is decorated in a different style - Japanese, Art Deco, Wedgwood and lace, etc. Some of the rooms have built-in Jacuzzis in the en-suite baths. Well-executed breakfasts, including a vegetarian (and optionally vegan) version of a full English breakfast. Seaview rooms start from £108 (price for two people including breakfast); other rooms are £88. All rooms are non-smoking. New Steine Hotel [72] , 10-11 New Steine, t: +44 1273 695415 / 681546. New Steine Hotel is right in the heart of Brighton city centre, a few hundred metres from the Pier. The restaurant, the New Steine Bistro has been awarded the AA Breakfast and Dinner Award for outstanding quality and service.

Double rooms from £95 per night. Ramada Jarvis Brighton [73] , 149 Kings Rd, t: +44 844 815 9061. This grand Victorian beachfront hotel was built back in 1864 and has all the period features. Located next to Brighton Pier. Internet access in all rooms. Double rooms from £100 per night. LimeHouse Hotel [74] , 19 New Steine, t: +44 1273 818700. Cool and fresh Boutique Hotel located on one of Brighton’s Regency seafront squares on the New Steine. 8 spacious en-suite rooms, many of which have sea views. 1 minute to the seafront and 10 minutes to Brighton centre. Doubles from £79 per night. Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel, 149 Kings Road, BN1 2PP, BRIGHTON, ☎ Tel. (+44)844/8159061, [75] . This Brighton Hotel is a sea facing grade 2 listed building, just a short walk from the Lanes.

117 rooms with free Wi-Fi access and satellite television. Features include Arts Bar and Arts Brasserie restaurant. edit Brighton Holiday Homes, 6 Chesham Street Brighton, BN2 1NA, BRIGHTON, ☎ Tel. (+44)1273/624459, [76] . Brighton Holiday Homes provide self catering holiday apartments and house in Brighton. A cheaper alternative to boutique hotels with all the style. With self catering accommodation to sleep 1-30 people. edit Splurge[ edit ] Park Inn [77] , Lansdowne Pl, +44 1273 736266. Seafront boutique hotel close to all that Brighton has to offer. De Vere The Grand Hotel, Kings Rd, +44 1273 224300. The only 5 star hotel in Brighton. On the seafront, 200 rooms from £120 a night. Offers afternoon tea. Lansdowne Hotel [78] , Lansdowne Pl, tel: +44 1273 736266.

Boutique hotel with spa and wedding facilities £90 single, £130 double. Hotel Du Vin & Bistro [79] , tel: +44 1273 718588. Close to the Sea front and the pier with a beautiful courtyard entry. This is where the stars stay when in Brighton. Great restaurant as well. Rooms start at around £175 but many would say 'completely worth it for the exclusivity alone'. Royal York Hotel [80] , Old Steine, tel: +44 1273 766700. Boutique Hotel with karaoke, cocktail bar and restaurant rooms start at £150. The Claremont [81] , Second Ave, Hove, tel: +44 1273 735161. 5 star hotel 50 yards from the seafront in Hove. Single £75, double from £125. Queen's Hotel [82] , 1 Kings Rd, tel: +44 1273 321222.

Contemporary, fresh and centrally located 3* Seafront hotel boasting breathtaking Channel views, spacious rooms, swimming pool, steam room, sauna & gym. Free Wi-Fi. Great restaurant menu, extensive wine, cocktail & Champagne list. Enjoy a high quality stay at a sensible rate. Our best prices are available online. The Thistle [83] , Kings Rd, tel: +44 871 376 9041. Has swimming pool, sauna, and spa, as well as an AA awarded restaurant and hotel bar. From £99. Hotel Una [84] , tel: +44 1273 820464. Hotel Una tucked away in Regency Square just adjacent to the West pier, singles start at £55 and stretch up to £375 for their top room. Bit of a secret at the moment, well worth discovering. Excellent website shows all the individual room styles. Kemp Townhouse [85] , tel: +44 1273 681400. Stylish and very comfortable boutique hotel in the heart of Brighton, with a Visit Britain five star rating.

Singles start at £70, and doubles at £90. Not the cheapest, but excellent value for affordable luxury Oriental Brighton Bed and Breakfast (B&B and Guesthouse), The Oriental, 9 Oriental Pl, ☎ +44 1273 205050, [86] . Beautiful bed and breakfast in the heart of Brighton. edit Hilton Metropole, Kings Rd (on the seafront to the west of the pier), ☎ +44 1273 775432, [87] . checkin: 3PM; checkout: Noon. Hotel with a distinguished history, much of which is still visible in the reception and dining areas. Positives are large rooms and family-friendly policy that gives 50% discount on second room for kids. Offsetting this is the generally poor maintenance and disappointing service levels. £100+. edit Stay safe[ edit ] Although Brighton is generally a safe place, like every other big city it has its share of problems. Visitors should be advised that the city centre can get quite rowdy at weekends, and West Street is best avoided after midnight.

The sheer volume of people on weekends combined with alcohol consumption make Friday and Saturday nights on this street potentially volatile. However, it is still perfectly possible to have a civilised Friday or Saturday night at one of the venues favoured by locals and sensible tourists. Brighton attracts quite a large number of homeless people, although most of these individuals are harmless. They will likely only ask you for money and, if you refuse, will simply go on to the next person. Junkies often gather around London Road and the Level, although these places are perfectly safe before dark. Some areas on the outskirts, such as Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb have a bad reputation, but most tourists would have little reason to visit them anyway. Due to an intense rivalry between the main football team Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace, wearing a Crystal Palace football shirt could attract unwanted attention in the city. Even though the two clubs are 50 miles apart, emotions run high when it comes to the rivalry and it is advisable not to wear anything with red and blue stripes (Crystal Palace's colours). Wifi[ edit ] Free Wi-Fi is reasonably common in Brighton. Loose connection provides free Wi-Fi in a number of pubs around Brighton [88] .

Pier to pier is a collective that provides free Wi-Fi along the beachfront [89] . The City of Brighton provides a list of free hotspots on their website [90] . The Lanes The Bath Arms, a pub in the heart of the Lanes. Provider is Loose Connection. No password required. The Fiddler's Elbow, a pub near the Lanes, and off West Street. Password from the bar. The Victory Inn, BN1 1AH. No password required. The Hop Poles, 13 Middle Street, BN1 1AL. Network name: 2WIRE184. Password from the bar. In Kemptown M23 Junction 11 The map created by people like you! M23 Junction 11 road junction Add category Upload a photo This junction connects the main London to Brighton Motorway with Crawley and Horsham. The A23, second exit (north bound), goes into Crawley Town Centre, while the first exit (north bound), joins the A264 into Horsham.

Also on this junction is a Service Station off Brighton Road at Pease Pottage, which is accessible via the fourth exit (north bound), of the roundabout. This road continues into the Pease Pottage village, and joins the country roads that lead to Brighton, and other areas of rural Sussex. Initially it was planned to extend the M23 to Brighton, providing a direct Motorway link from London to the South Coast, but this was never implemented. Nearby cities: London, Milton Keynes, Bournemouth Coordinates: 51°5'10"N -0°11'44"E

Question: The A23 connects London to which other town or city?
Answer: BRIGHTON